AEG-Electrolux EMS2485K User Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOK
LIBRETTO INSTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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EMS 2485
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For the user
Before using your microwave oven 4
Safety Instructions 5
Utensil safety 5
Testing suitability of cookware 5
Foil containers 6
Food safety 6
Safety instructions when cooking by Grill 7
Oven utensils and accessories guide 8
Description of the microwave oven
and accessories
The microwave oven 9
Accessories 10
Control panel 11
Before using your microwave oven
for the first time
Cleaning 12
Setting the clock 12
General operating instructions 13
How to operate your microwave oven
Microwave cooking 15
Microwave setting guide 16
Minute timer with alarm 16
Grill cooking 17
Microwave and Grill cooking 18
Automatic programmes 19
Auto Defrost 19
Automatic Cooking Programmes 21
Combination cooking Microwave and Grill 22
Quick Start 22
Child Lock 23
Microwave Hints 23
Charts
Defrosting 24
Cooking vegetables 26
Cooking fish 26
Grilling table 27
Combined Microwave and Grilling table 27
Care and cleaning 28
Care and cleaning (grill) 28
Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support
and rack) 28
Cleaning the interior 28
Cleaning the exterior 28
Service and spare parts 29
Guarantee conditions
Standard guarantee conditions 30
Exclusions 30
For the installer
Installation
Electrical connections 31
Connecting to the mains 32
Build-In model 32
Technical data 32
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Contents
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Read through the instruction manual carefully. In
order that you can get the best from your new
Electrolux microwave oven, the following instructions
have been prepared. Please make sure you read
them carefully.
It is important that this instruction book is retained
with the appliance for future reference. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner,
or if you move house and leave the appliance,
always ensure that the book is supplied with the
appliance so that the new owner can become acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and
the relevant w arnings.Please ensure you hav e read
the whole instruction book before using the appliance and that you follow the recommendations
given.
Before using your microwave oven
N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the
product is free from damage.Damage or any missing
parts must be repor ted immediately to the retailer.
The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may
be wrapped by a protection foil. If so, you must
remove this foil before using the oven. Do not
leave packing material so that small children can
play with it.This can be hazardous.
Unpacking
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• The built-in safety interlock switches prevent
the microwave oven from operating when the
door is open.
• Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the
oven with the door open as open door operation
can result in exposure to microwave energy.
• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to
accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the
Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions.
• It is particularly important that the oven door closes
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches (broken
or insecure), (3) door seals and sealing surface.
If the door, hinges / latches or door seals
are damaged, the microwave must not be
operated until it has been repaired by an
authorized service engineer.
It is hazardous for anyone except factory
trained service personnel to service or make
adjustments to this oven. Contact your local
Electrolux Service Force Center if service
should be required.
• Do not remove the outer case, door or control
panel at any time. Doing so may cause exposure
to extremely high voltage.
• Install or locate this oven only in accordance with
‘installation instructions’ found in this manual.
• Use the appliance for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in
this appliance. This type of oven is specifically
designed to heat, cook, or defrost food.It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use neither for
commercial use as this will invalidate the guarantee .
• Do not operate the oven without the turntable
correctly positioned nor empty. If food or water is
not present to absorb the microwave energy, the
magnetron tube can be damaged.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water.
• Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in
the microwave oven.These items can ignite.
• In order to evacuate moisture, your appliance is
fitted with a delayed ventilation function. Depending on the applied cooking mode (solo / grill /
combination), the oven ventilation will continue to
operate after the cooking end. It switches off automatically after 3 minutes.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order
to stifle any flames. Never use water.
Only allow children to use the microwave
without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able
to use the microwave in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.
Utensil safety
• Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant
glassware utensils are excellent for use in the
microwave oven. Although microwave energy will
not heat most glass and ceramic items, these
utensils can become hot as heat transfers from
the food to the container. Use oven gloves to remove dishes.
Testing suitability of cookware
• Place the cookware in the microwav e along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 900W (100%) for
one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should
not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it
for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is room
temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking.
• Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates,
cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are
great convenience utensils. Always be sure containers are filled with food to absorb energy and
thus avoid the possibility of overheating.
• Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and
plastic wraps may be used in the microwave oven.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using
plastics in the oven. Avoid using plastic utensils
with foods that hav e high fat or sugar content since
these foods reach high temperatures and could
melt some plastics.
• Do not leave the oven unattended, heating or
cooking food in plastic, paper or other combustible containers. If smoke is observed, keep door
closed, switch the oven off or disconnect oven
until smoke stops.
Safety instructions
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• Metal containers and containers with metallic trim
should not be used in the microwave oven, unless
specifically recommended for microwave use.
• Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles,
should not be used for microwave cooking.
• Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a
dish to avoid steam burns.
Foil containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat
foods in your microwave oven providing the following
rules are observed:
1. Foil containers should not be more than 3 cms (1
¼”) deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3.The foil containers must be at least two-thirds full
of food. Empty containers must never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used singly in the
microwave oven and should not be allowed to
touch the sides.If your oven has a metal turntable or
cooking rack, the foil container should be placed
on an uptur ned ovenproof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the
microwave oven.
6.If the microwave oven has been in use for
15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it
again.
7.The container and turntable may become hot
during use, take great care when removing either
from the oven.It is advisable to use an ov en cloth or
glove when doing so.
8. Remember when using an aluminium foil container
that the reheating or cooking times may be longer
than you are used to, always ensure that the food
is piping hot before serving.
Food safety
• Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always remove the food to a suitable container.
• Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwav eoven, because the fat temperature cannot be
controlled, hazardous situations can result.
• Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
but only in special packages or utensils designed
specifically for this purpose.This cooking operation should never be unattended.
• Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes
to prevent steam build-up and bursting. Apples,
potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are
examples of items that should be pierced.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
When heating liquids, e.g.soups, sauces and
beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can
occur without evidence of bubbling. This
could result in a sudden boil over of the hot
liquid. To prevent this possibility the following
steps should be taken:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
2. Do not overheat.
3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
oven and again halfway through the heating time.
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short
time, stirring again before carefully removing the
container.
Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers – for example, closed
glass jars – may explode and should not be
heated in this oven. Occasionally, poached
eggs may explode during cooking. Always
pierce the yolk, then cover and allow the
standing time of one minute before removing
cover.
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Safety instructions when
cooking by grill
1.The glass viewing window may break if water is
spilled on it during grilling.
2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and
unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in
the oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The
turntable and metal rack also get very hot so be
sure to use an oven glove when handling them.
3. Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window
with metal components when loading or unloading
the oven.The inside of the door and oven get very
hot so take care when attending food in the o ven.
4. Do not put the turntable or containers in cold
water or try to cool them quickly after use.
5. Do not place items on top of the cabinet.The top
of the cabinet gets very hot, so anything placed on
it may be damaged by the heat.
It is quite normal for steam to be emitted
around the door, or for misting to occur on
the door, or e v en f or water droplets to appear
below the door during the cooking cycle.
This is merely condensation from the heat of
the food and does not affect the safety of
your oven.The door is not intended to seal
the oven cavity completely.
• Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand.
This may cause malfunctioning.
• Arcing in the oven during microwave operation usually occurs from use of metallic
utensils. Continuous arcing, however, can
damage the unit. Stop the programme and
check the utensil.
• Care should be taken not to obstruct any
air vents located on the top, rear, side and
bottom of the oven.
Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
This oven is made for domestic use only.
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Oven utensils and accessories guide
A variety of utensils and materials may be used for
cooking in your microwave oven.For your safety
and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven
choose appropriate utensils and materials for each
cooking method.The list below is a general guide.
Material Utensils Microwave Grill Microwave and
Cooking Cooking Grill cooking
Ceramic & Glass Corning ware YES YES YES
Heat resistant
glass ware YES YES YES
Glass ware with
metal decoration NO NO NO
Lead crystal glass NO NO NO
China Without metal
decoration YES YES YES
Pottery YES YES YES
Plastic Microwave oven
heat-proof wear YES NO NO
Plastic wrap YES NO NO
Metal Metal baking pan NO YES NO
Aluminium foil* YES YES YES
Paper Cups, plates, towels YES NO NO
Waxed paper YES NO NO
Wood NO NO NO
Accessories Grill rack NO YES YES
Turntable YES YES YES
Tur ntable support YES YES YES
YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, overuse may cause arcing.
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The microwave oven
1 Cooking compar tment
2 Viewing window
3 Oven door
4 Door catch
5 Safety interlock system
6 Control panel
7 Grill element
8 Door open button
9 Drive shaft for turntable
Description of the microwave oven and accessories
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Accessories
Turntable and turntable support
The turntable and turntable support should be in-stalled
as shown in the diagram.Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place.
The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclock-wise
during operation. Do not rotate the turntable manually, as
you could damage the drive system.
Rack
For the use with the grill function, to brown shallow dishes.
It has to be postioned on the center of the turntable.
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